Do Police Have to Pull You Over for Speeding in NSW?
Being caught speeding in NSW can be costly, and if it happens multiple times it can impact your ability to drive in the future through loss of points and suspension of your licence. Speeding fines can come in the mail...
Don’t Let the Truth Get in the Way of Bail Act Hysteria
On 17 September 2014, the Daily Telegraph published a (“news”) story decrying the decision of Police to grant bail to a never licensed driver charged with an offence of Dangerous Driving Causing Death following the tragic loss of a schoolgirl...
Driverless Cars – the Next Legal Frontier?
Let’s take a drive into the future. It might sound like an episode of the Jetsons, but at some stage in the not-too-distant-future we are bound to find ourselves zooming about in driverless cars…. Right? We humans tend to love...
When Can I be Filmed by NSW Police Cameras?
It was announced earlier this year that NSW police would be getting body cameras to be worn while on duty. This follows moves in countries like England where police body cameras have reduced disputes about the nature of encounters between...
What are the Police Powers in NSW in Relation to Move On Powers?
When can police move me on from a public place? Police can’t move you on from a public place with out a reason. According to section 197 of the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act NSW, they can only direct...
When can Police Suspend my Licence on the Spot?
Sometimes police can suspend your driver’s licence on the spot if they allege you have committed a serious traffic offence. They can do this immediately after you have been pulled-over, or within 48 hours afterwards. Driving licence suspension notices take...
Help with Traffic Infringement Notices
If you have allegedly committed a traffic offence like speeding, you may be issued with a traffic infringement notice. Traffic infringement notices the date, time and nature of the alleged offence and what the penalty is. In some cases, they...
A Quick Guide to Marine/Waterway Offences
Being behind the wheel of a car is not the only way you can get in trouble for your driving. If you are driving a boat there are a number of different offences and penalties you can face if you...
New Chief Judge Appointed to NSW District Court
Like the rest of the legal community, I am saddened by the retirement of Chief District Court of NSW Judge Reginald Blanch AM who will be stepping-down on 7th August 2014. Justice Blanch is respected by members of the legal...
How Can I Get My Case Adjourned?
Courts play a central role in enforcing the law and ensuring that justice is served fairly and efficiently. Whilst the goal is often to resolve cases promptly, there are times where it becomes necessary to delay a case to ensure...
